Things to do in Bayside: July 28-August 3

Friday ⛅ 24°

🛝 Messy Playgroup for Toddlers: 10:00am - 11:00am every Friday at The SECC Community Hub, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot. Explore the world of senses through art and messy play, led by an experienced and qualified educator. Children 1-3 years and their parents/carers can join the supported playgroup for only $3 per family. Book here.

🍺 Friday Happy Hour-ish: Five buck schooners from 4:30pm - 6:00pm every Friday at One Drop Brewing, 5 Erith Street, Botany. Meat tray raffle drawn at 6:00pm. Every month, One Drop donates the raffle proceeds to a different charity. Book a table.

Saturday ⛅ 22°

🧁 Ramsgate Food Markets: 8:00am - 2:00pm at Ramsgate Public School, Chuter Avenue, Ramsgate Beach. Around 60 stallholders sell everything from brownies to lamb rolls to organic produce. Parking is plentiful in the surrounding streets and everyone’s welcome with the exception of four-legged friends, who can’t enter because of the school’s regulations.

🥫 Cannery Markets: 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday at 61 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery. Over 40 stallholders gather in the converted factory space showcasing local food, clothes, crafts, jewellery, gifts and more. Learn more.

Sunday ☀️ 23°

🥫 Cannery Markets: 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday at 61 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery. Over 40 stallholders gather in the converted factory space showcasing local food, clothes, crafts, jewellery, gifts and more. Learn more.

🌳 National Tree Day Planting: 1:00pm - 3:30pm at Coolibah Reserve, 52 Hannam Street, Bardwell Valley. In collaboration with Greater Sydney Landcare, Bayside Council will be planting native, shrubs grasses and climbers around the Sydney Water pumping station in the reserve at the end of Hannam Street. This will help to improve the amenity of the reserve and create more habitat for birds, reptiles and insects. Learn more.

🍺 Belgian Beer Month: Slow Lane Brewing has designated July as Belgian Beer Month, coinciding with Belgium National Day on 23 July. They will be pouring nine Belgian-style beers on tap including their latest limited releases. They’re also serving Belgian ‘Brussels style’ waffles using house-made fermented waffle batter made in the traditional Belgian style. More info.

Monday ☀️ 22°

📜 Free study space for Year 12 students: 10:00am - 3:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arncliffe Youth Centre, 8 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe. Study spaces will be available for Year 12 students, living or studying in Bayside, for the HSC trials starting Monday 31 July through to Monday 14 August. Free wi-fi, snacks, and parking available. No bookings required. Organised by Bayside Council. More info.

🎤 Lakes Singers Choir: The choir meets every Monday at the Alf Kay Community Centre, 2 Florence Street, Eastlakes from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Come along and give it a go. Registration essential. Phone: 9366 3665 or email [email protected].

🧾 Tax Workshop: Lodge your Personal Tax Return: 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the SECC Community Hub, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot. The UNSW Tax and Business Clinic is presenting a workshop on when you need to lodge a personal tax return, what deductions you can claim, record keeping requirements, and more. It’s free to join. Reserve a spot.

⚽ Australia vs Canada Women’s World Cup Live Site: From 7:00pm (kick-off at 8:00pm) at Mutch Park, Wentworth Ave, Pagewood. Enter via the eastbound lanes on Wentworth Avenue.

Tuesday ☀️ 19°

📘 Storytime @ Rockdale Library: 10:30am - 11:30am at Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Highway, Rockdale. Storytime is tailored to pre-schoolers aged 3 to 5 years old and centres on reading books to children to further develop their language and pre-reading skills, while teaching them to sit quietly and listen with other children in a group. This session runs for 40-45 minutes and includes a fun craft activity to finish! Book here.

♟️Chess Club for Adults: 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Mascot Library, 2 Hatfield Street, Mascot. Join the free weekly Chess Club at Mascot Library, every Tuesday. Meet fellow chess enthusiasts and improve your skills. Learn more.

ℹ️ Go4Fun Program: 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Daceyville PCYC, 26A Bunnerong Road, Daceyville. This is the first session of a free program in NSW for children aged 7-13 years who are above a healthy weight, and their families. The program helps to build self-esteem and provides information on eating well, staying active and living a healthy life. Weekly sessions take place during the school term, after school.

Wednesday ⛅ 20°

📗 Storytime @ Eastgardens Library: 10:30am - 11:30am at Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens. Storytime is tailored to pre-schoolers aged 3 to 5 years old and centres on reading books to children to further develop their language and pre-reading skills, while teaching them to sit quietly and listen with other children in a group. This session runs for 40-45 minutes and includes a fun craft activity to finish! Book here.

🎮 Youth Drop-In: 3:00pm - 5:30pm at the SECC Community Hub, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot. Every Wednesday, young people can have some fun and make new friends. No fees or registrations - just show up! Learn more.

Thursday ⛅ 22°

🏫 Mascot Public School Tour: 9:30am - 10:30am at 207 King Street, Mascot. Parents are invited to check out the school and guided around by school leaders. Learn more.

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